All SWT majors by area
- Science & Math · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $49,822 | $72,464 | $28,409 |
| Agriculture | $44,994 | $71,237 | $20,699 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $37,663 | $65,502 | $25,000 |
| Physics | $41,737 | $65,217 | $23,500 |
| Biochemistry | $44,824 | $64,830 | $22,750 |
| Mathematics | $49,708 | $58,566 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | $42,897 | $58,396 | $27,500 |
| Biology | $34,516 | $55,605 | $24,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,414 | $55,595 | $24,515 |
| Animal Sciences | $33,358 | $51,157 | $21,662 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $22,264 | $43,943 | $25,033 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $37,397 | $60,976 | $24,313 |
| Writing | $37,548 | $58,484 | $21,765 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,781 | $54,541 | $22,133 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,829 | $54,099 | $26,599 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,240 | $54,053 | $25,000 |
| History | $37,741 | $52,329 | $23,973 |
| Philosophy | $27,893 | $50,768 | $26,000 |
| English | $32,482 | $47,634 | $22,344 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $76,646 | $100,352 | $22,718 |
| Electrical Engineering | $72,990 | $94,780 | $28,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $61,718 | $90,729 | $28,750 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $68,886 | $88,995 | $21,375 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $52,958 | $78,671 | $24,000 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $47,256 | $55,625 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,861 | $84,557 | $23,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,965 | $79,289 | $26,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $67,589 | $68,940 | $22,872 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $66,995 | $18,524 |
| Health Administration | $40,951 | $60,895 | $26,197 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,033 | $55,832 | $24,500 |
| Public Health | $35,564 | $54,229 | $26,710 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $36,601 | $52,836 | $23,354 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $52,610 | $78,418 | $23,250 |
| Finance | $49,981 | $75,100 | $23,250 |
| Business Economics | $49,831 | $74,435 | $23,125 |
| Economics | $43,064 | $71,739 | $22,717 |
| Marketing | $48,072 | $71,539 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $45,306 | $67,048 | $20,500 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $33,040 | $58,794 | $24,156 |
| Agricultural Business | $37,574 | $49,571 | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $44,396 | $61,539 | $24,353 |
| Dance | $38,967 | $53,057 | $22,500 |
| Music | $51,158 | $52,320 | $26,241 |
| Theatre | $26,045 | $48,502 | $21,500 |
| Studio Art | $28,445 | $44,934 | $26,928 |
| Film and Photography | $33,610 | $39,473 | $26,864 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,411 | $59,009 | $21,764 |
| Journalism | $33,255 | $57,963 | $20,847 |
| Communications | $37,386 | $53,009 | $24,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $31,977 | $49,987 | $21,858 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,906 | $104,127 | $24,445 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,274 | $77,701 | $21,046 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SWT students earn a median $56,906 ten years after starting college, more than 72% of Texas colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
SWT majors questions
How many majors does SWT offer?
Texas State University offers 76 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at SWT?
Computer Science graduates from Texas State University earn a median $104,127 four years after graduating, the highest of the 65 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,445.
Which SWT majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Film and Photography graduates earn the least: a median $39,473 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Texas State University overview